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Just kidding!
But, it is just around the corner!
See below for some key CSLP links, and please reach out if you need assistance with access to any materials - like the premade social media graphics at left.
I can't wait to visit some of your libraries during this summer's programming. Send me your summer calendars as you complete them.
I had a great time last week visiting Carlsbad Public Library, Artesia Public Library, and Carrizozo Public Library and exploring the engaging youth spaces. Lots of wonderful programming happening!
-Kelly
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Artesia Public Library's children's area and reading nook (left); Carrizozo Public Library's storytime area (above); and Carlsbad Public Library's teen area (below). | |
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CSLP and Summer Reading
It's the final countdown to SRP 2023! Here are some links:
CSLP Manual - https://www.cslpreads.org/2023-all-together-now/
CSLP Tutorial on Niche Academy - The CSLP Niche Academy course is a holding spot for all things CSLP - including the New Mexico themed materials, Social Media toolkit, and videos from the CSLP Symposium.
CSLP Public Service Announcements - Available in English and Spanish on YouTube - or download from the online manual.
CSLP Social Media - CSLP asks that you tag your social media posts about summer reading with #AllTogetherNowCSLP, #AllTogetherNowatTheLibrary, #CSLPreads so they can find and share your posts! The social media toolkit is within our Niche Academy course.
As you finalize your summer schedules - send them in to Kelly so we can begin planning our summer site visits!
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Youth Services Quarterly Book Club
It's not too late to start reading!
The current selection for the Youth Services Book Club is Tumble, by Celia C. Perez. From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk and Strange Birds, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores on a New Mexico ranch.
Discussion/Coffee Chat:
NEW DATE - May 17, 2023 @ 9:00am
Meeting Link: HERE
Let's have a casual discussion about our latest Youth Services Book Club book! Book Club will take a break for summer and we'll have a new title for September.
If you want to suggest a title - please email Kelly.
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Seen on Social
Here are some posts that caught my eye on Instagram in April: @ruidosolibrary (Ruidoso)
@cpl88220 (Carlsbad)
@sfnmpl (Santa Fe)
@morlibrarynm (Moriarty)
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ALSC Summer Reading
Lists Released
The Association for Library Service to Children has released their 2023 Summer Reading Lists. ALSC reading lists are created as a resource for children's librarians to share with patrons. The lists are full of book titles to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer. Four Summer Reading lists are available:
- Birth-Preschool
- Kinder - 2nd Grade
- 3rd -5th Grade
- 6th - 8th Grade
View and Download the Lists (PDF) - here.
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Monthly Youth Services Meeting
Friday, May 19, 12:00-12:40pm
Monthly meeting for Youth Services staff
- get answers to questions
- make connections across the state
- ask for advice and feedback
May Zoom Meeting Link
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Land of Enchantment Book Awards
Voting is open until May 15, 2023
Library staff can log votes from their patrons by going to the LOE website and selecting the appropriate category.
Wondering how to participate in the LOE Book Awards at your public library?
Nita Ford from Grants Public Library shared pictures (at right)of the display in her library. She makes ballots using the nominee lists on the LOE website, has the display near the front entrance to the library and promotes voting on the library's Facebook page. Patrons are able to mark their ballot and drop in the box. (Her library doesn't own every book that is nominated - and that's okay! She highlights the ones at Grants - but patrons can vote for any that they have read.) Participation in LOE can be active or passive programming - your choice.
If you want to join LOE voting next year, you can get a sneak peak at the 2023-2024 nominees and start brainstorming ideas!
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Get free materials and graphics to celebrate at your library from ALA:
ALA Rainbow Book Month
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CALL FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTATION PROPOSALS
Do you have an amazing program to share?
Did you create a new partnership in your community?
Share your experience and expertise with the New Mexico library community.
The NMLA is accepting proposals to present at NMLA's 100th Annual Conference. There are also mentorship opportunities for first-time presenters or anyone who would like support in developing their ideas.
Pre-conference proposals due: May 12, 2023
Conference proposals due: June 2, 2023
More information here.
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Preparing for Program Challenges at your Public Library
May 31, 2023 @ 1:00 PM MT
Are you unsure how to handle a program challenge in your library? Do you worry about having the right policies and procedures in place? Two public library directors will share their personal experiences with intellectual freedom challenges of programs. Learn best practices and strategies for supporting staff, board, and community members through program challenges. Resources to assist in responding to challenges and crafting appropriate policies, procedures, and training will be provided.
To Register Click Here
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Leaves, Leaves, Leaves
June 1, 2023, 10am - 12pm MT (virtual)
Discover the variety in leaves and observe them up close! Explore how special leaves are by testing their strength, flying ability, and more! Participants receive a membership to NMAEYC.
Register by May 22. The first 20 registrants will receive a kit of materials.
To register, click here.
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Looking Ahead: Professional Conferences
There are many general and specialized conferences for library staff. Plan ahead to attend! Remember: LSTA funds can be used to send library staff to professional conferences.
ALA National Conference - June 22-27, 2023 - Chicago, IL
ARSL (Assoc. for Rural and Small Libraries) - Sept 20-23, 2023 - Wichita, KS
New Mexico Library Association Conference - Oct 25-27, 2023 - Albuquerque
YALSA (Young Adult Library Services) Symposium - Nov 10-13, 2023, St. Louis, MO
Public Library Association - April 3-5, 2024, Columbus, OH
ALSC (Assoc. Library Service to Children) - Sept 19-21, 2024, Denver, CO
(Click the link to fill out a survey to indicate what you would like to see at the conference)
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